Where do you look when riding? Do you focus on the car or bike in front of you? Are you looking for the next opening in traffic so you can quickly change lanes, and shave a few seconds off your travel time? Are you searching for an address, street sign or gas station? Checking out […]
It’s no secret Bakersfield and the surrounding area is growing by leaps and bounds. There seems to be no way to avoid passing through areas where there is some level of residential or commercial construction. While building activity may be a good thing for many, it creates hazardous conditions for motorcyclists, especially as the wave
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In folklore, the devil lives at the crossroads. According to legend, blues guitarist Robert Johnson went down to the crossroads and made a pact with Satan to trade his soul for extraordinary musical talents. Of course, the devil didn’t allow Johnson time to enjoy his success. In motorcycling, a crossroads (or intersection) holds different dangers.
Severe crosswinds are a fact of life in this area. It’s important to understand that a motorcycle will handle most crosswinds without extraordinary effort from the rider. It is vital that you not use a “death grip” on your handlebars. Holding on too tight tends to lock your elbows, which transfers front-end instability to the
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After the dinner ride to Porterville, CeCe and I prepared to leave the parking lot of ?The Rustlers? restaurant. I had been sick the previous week and wasn?t feeling 100%. My light-riding jacket had a zipper problem and the others in our group were lit off and waiting. The parking lot was dark and unfamiliar.
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